How Should Democracies Govern Scarce, Life-Saving Resources?

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Fall Study Group: How Should Democracies Govern Scarce, Life Saving Resources? The Case of Organ Transplantation Nearly 110,000 people are currently on the U.S. transplant waiting list, and about 12 people die each day while waiting for an organ. Although a donated organ can save a life, not everyone who needs a transplant can receive one. This study group will examine transplantation as a governance and democracy issue, asking how institutions allocate scarce resources, who has a voice and what makes the process legitimate. Participants will explore how biological scarcity is shaped by unequal access to referrals, insurance, transportation, infrastructure and care. Using transplantation as a case study, they will apply concepts including legitimacy, accountability, tr…

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